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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: November 29, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES N.C. REMAINS NO. 1 IN NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS
N.C. Leads Nation for New Certifications and Total Number of National Board Certified Teachers
RALEIGH— Gov. Mike Easley announced today North Carolina once again leads the nation in the number of teachers who have earned certification by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. This year’s addition of 1,525 newly certified teachers, the largest class in the country, brings the state total to 9,818 national board certified teachers. North Carolina also leads the nation in the percentage of teachers who are certified by the National Board with 11 percent of the total number of certified classroom teachers.
“Our top ranking in the number of board certified teachers is proof that our aggressive efforts to improve teacher quality are paying off,” said Easley. “I am proud of the dedication and commitment of our teachers whose high standards are helping to improve education and student achievement throughout our State.”
National Board Certification requires an extensive series of performance-based assessments including teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes and thorough analyses of the candidates' classroom teaching and student learning. Teachers also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject-matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to their students.
"Every North Carolina teacher who chooses to pursue National Board Certification should be commended,” said State School Superintendent June Atkinson. “The process is rigorous and thorough and provides immeasurable benefits to both teachers and students. I want to commend Gov. Easley and the Legislature for their continued support of our teachers."
North Carolina supports teachers’ efforts to achieve National Board Certification in the following ways:
• Payment up front of the $2,300 assessment fee. (Teachers are obligated to teach in the state the following year whether or not they achieve certification.)
• Three paid release days from normal teacher responsibilities to develop their portfolios.
• A 12 percent salary supplement to the teachers’ regular salary, good for the 10-year life of the certification.
• 15 continuing education units (CEUs) awarded to the individual for completing the National Board Certification process.
Also, the State Board of Education awards a North Carolina teaching license to out-of-state teachers who possess National Board Certification.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: November 29, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES N.C. REMAINS NO. 1 IN NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS
N.C. Leads Nation for New Certifications and Total Number of National Board Certified Teachers
RALEIGH— Gov. Mike Easley announced today North Carolina once again leads the nation in the number of teachers who have earned certification by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. This year’s addition of 1,525 newly certified teachers, the largest class in the country, brings the state total to 9,818 national board certified teachers. North Carolina also leads the nation in the percentage of teachers who are certified by the National Board with 11 percent of the total number of certified classroom teachers.
“Our top ranking in the number of board certified teachers is proof that our aggressive efforts to improve teacher quality are paying off,” said Easley. “I am proud of the dedication and commitment of our teachers whose high standards are helping to improve education and student achievement throughout our State.”
National Board Certification requires an extensive series of performance-based assessments including teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes and thorough analyses of the candidates' classroom teaching and student learning. Teachers also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject-matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to their students.
"Every North Carolina teacher who chooses to pursue National Board Certification should be commended,” said State School Superintendent June Atkinson. “The process is rigorous and thorough and provides immeasurable benefits to both teachers and students. I want to commend Gov. Easley and the Legislature for their continued support of our teachers."
North Carolina supports teachers’ efforts to achieve National Board Certification in the following ways:
• Payment up front of the $2,300 assessment fee. (Teachers are obligated to teach in the state the following year whether or not they achieve certification.)
• Three paid release days from normal teacher responsibilities to develop their portfolios.
• A 12 percent salary supplement to the teachers’ regular salary, good for the 10-year life of the certification.
• 15 continuing education units (CEUs) awarded to the individual for completing the National Board Certification process.
Also, the State Board of Education awards a North Carolina teaching license to out-of-state teachers who possess National Board Certification.
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